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WJ06 OJB

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,036 mi
Last recorded87,036 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 OJB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 87,036 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 83,528 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 83,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise both front tyres

Fail 26 Mar 2014 71,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 71,759 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 56,971 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 56,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 52,477 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 42,703 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 7 Mar 2011 42,703 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 1 Oct 2009 31,701 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 29,580 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 29,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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WJ06 OJB is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 88,182 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ06 OJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WJ06 OJB registered?

WJ06 OJB is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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